Fundraising
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On Tuesday, October 4, 2011, San Jacinto Mayor, Scott Miller, presented Nancy Urtado and Mary Lucas with a $6,000 donation from the City in support of the Assistance League of Hemacinto’s Operation School Bell Program. Operation School Bell is the main philanthropic program of their chapter. Each year it provides San Jacinto and Hemet School District children, grades Head Start, and elementary, K-5, with new school clothing and school supplies. Last year close to 1200 underprivileged children were assisted by this program. The Assistance League of Hemacinto is pleased that the City of San Jacinto has chosen to partner with them for the 2011 – 2012 school year.
Assistance League wishes to thank and recognize the following government entities, private foundations, and companies, along with many private individuals, that supported Operation School Bell during the 2010 – 2011 school year:
- Riverside County, California
- The City of Hemet, California
- The Klein Family Foundation
- The Bank of Hemet
- The Kauffman Foundation
The support Assistance League received from these generous benefactors helps fund Operation School Bell, our major philanthropic project. Thank you from all our members, who are the helping hands and caring hearts of our volunteer organization.
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Grants Committee
Members on the Grants Committee serve in multiple roles in addition to researching and networking to identify grants our Assistance League chapter can apply for as a non-profit in the community. Our Grants Committee members are responsible for bringing in over one-third of the revenue required each year to fund our main philanthropic program, Operation School Bell.
Expansion
Bettye Calkins
In 2003 Assistance League had the opportunity to purchase the land directly next door to our current location on Girard Street in Hemet. It's one of those "once in a lifetime" opportunities where we were bursting at the seams with our Thrift Shop and Operation School Bell taking up every inch in our current facility. After much discussion, members agreed that purchasing the property was the right thing to do, if the price was affordable. The owners of the property knew Assistance League was interested in purchasing the two city lots for expansion to Operation School Bell and gave us first bid. The business transaction was a true win/win for all parties. In 2004 escrow closed on the land and that's when the next phase began … expansion … fundraising … dreams …
(L to R) Pat Brudin, Mary Lucas (Chair),
Karen Leider, Karen Walker, Mary Ellen Hudson, Jean King, Carolyn Straub, Lynn Throckmorton.
As our Chapter continues to grow, this dynamic group of leaders chart the course for future
philanthropic projects and fundraising for the Chapter. Pat Brudin, who helped found our Chapter
in 1976, brings years of experience to the discussion table. Brainstorming, open discussions,
and listening to others help formulate the Chapter's Strategic Plan.
The need for expansion is due to several factors. First, the valley has experienced explosive growth in Hemet and the surrounding community. We've outgrown our present space, which houses administrative offices, meeting rooms, the Thrift Shop, and the Operation School Bell reception area, dressing rooms, and showroom. We've proposed adding 4000 square feet, enabling us to serve more children comfortably. The new addition would free up space in the existing facility to expand the Thrift Shop. Approximately one-third of our revenue comes from Thrift Shop sales. Other operating funds are derived from social functions, grants, and contributions.
$600,000 is needed to achieve this goal. Fundraising efforts since 2006 are underway, with plans to begin construction as soon as this goal is reached. We are driven by our passion, resolve and a clearly directed vision to enrich the lives of children in our community. Our members are 100% committed to the expansion program. Watch us as we head forward - working together to build a brighter future for children in our valley.
If you would like to contribute to our expansion program, please contact us. We want to join hands with you … thank you.